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Meeting of the Commission on the Development of Artificial Intelligence Technologies

2026-07-16T15:23:29+04:00

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin and Deputy Prime Minister – Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko chaired the second meeting of the Commission on the Development of Artificial Intelligence Technologies.

The meeting reviewed proposals on the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies into two priority sectors of the Russian economy – industry and transport. The meeting heard reports from business leaders, as well as heads of relevant federal executive authorities.

The meeting participants also reviewed performance targeting in applying AI technologies at the regional level, in the context of the Government’s preparation of the national plan for the integration of AI technologies into economic sectors, the social sphere and public administration at both the federal level and the level of Russian constituent entities in 2027–2030.

The meeting was held at the Presidential Executive Office.

Meeting of Interdepartmental Commission to support Russia’s participation in the G20

2026-06-26T20:18:22+04:00

Representative (Sherpa) of the President of Russia in the Group of Twenty, Chief of the Presidential Experts’ Directorate Denis Agafonov chaired a meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission to support Russia’s participation in the G20.

The meeting reviewed the priorities of the Russian Federation within the Group of Twenty in the context of the 2026 United States presidency. Following the discussion, approaches were defined for shaping G20 agreements in priority thematic areas: innovation, energy, international trade, economic growth, and deregulation.

Progress in preparations for the second meeting of G20 Sherpas, scheduled for June 29–30 under the United States presidency, was also considered. The upcoming event is expected to address key issues of multilateral cooperation and global economic development, as well as launch substantive preparations for the G20 Summit in Miami on December 14–15, 2026.

Winners of the 2025 National Awards of the Russian Federation announced

2026-06-11T17:07:38+04:00

The winners of the 2025 National Awards of the Russian Federation in science and technology, literature and art, for outstanding achievements in humanitarian, human rights and charity work have been announced.

The winners were announced at a special briefing by Presidential Aide Andrei Fursenko, Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky and Presidential Adviser and Chairman of the Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights Valery Fadeyev.

Seminar meeting on implementing State National Policy Strategy by regional executive authorities

2026-06-12T23:13:52+04:00

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Magomedsalam Magomedov and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Siberian Federal District Anatoly Seryshev held the annual district seminar meeting in Kyzyl on the tasks and progress of regional executive authorities in implementing the State National Policy Strategy. Seminar meetings are held in every federal district as per Vladimir Putin’s instruction.

The meeting was attended by Head of the Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs Igor Barinov, Head of the Republic of Tyva Vladislav Khovalyg, deputy governors and representatives of federal and regional government bodies, and experts.

Magomedsalam Magomedov stressed in his remarks that the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia announced by the President has strategic significance for the country’s progress, and for the strengthening of the Russian nation.

“It is important that the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia aligns with the launch of the new State National Policy Strategy of the Russian Federation until 2036. In this context, we must emphasise everything meaningful that unites us: the unity of the front and the home front during the special military operation; the unity in preserving and strengthening traditional Russian spiritual and moral values like patriotism, service to the Fatherland, and family values; and, of course, the unity of the peoples of Russia.” It is important to focus primarily on the peoples who have historically resided on Russian territory, and on the unifying role of the Russian people and Russian culture in the life of our country, Magomedsalam Magomedov noted.

The meeting participants discussed topical matters concerning inter-ethnic relations and the situation in each region of the federal district. As Mr Magomedov pointed out, the situation in the Siberian Federal District remains stable and manageable, with some performance indicators above the national average.

The participants also discussed tasks pertaining to the State National Policy Strategy of the Russian Federation and gave corresponding recommendations.

A number of decisions were adopted following the meeting.

During this working trip, Magomedsalam Magomedov and Anatoly Seryshev held a working meeting with Head of the Republic of Tyva Vladislav Khovalyg, during which they discussed the republic’s socioeconomic development and inter-ethnic relations.

Meeting of the Council for State Policy on Promoting the Russian language and Languages of the Peoples of Russia

2026-06-03T13:29:33+04:00

Ahead of Pushkin Day in Russia – also celebrated as Russian Language Day – Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the Council for State Policy on Promoting the Russian language and Languages of the Peoples of Russia, via video conference.

Yelena Yampolskaya delivered the main report covering the progress of efforts to implement the President’s instructions and the Council’s main areas of focus.

Proposals were also submitted for discussion regarding further support of the Russian language and the languages of the peoples of Russia, including editorial and educational public projects.

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President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Good afternoon, colleagues.

As per tradition, we hold this council’s meetings ahead of Pushkin Day in Russia, or Russian Language Day. First of all, congratulations on the upcoming holiday. Thank you for your activism and especially for developing the fundamentals of the state language policy of the Russian Federation.

For the first time, our country has a strategic plan that determines the priorities and main areas of focus with regards to the preservation, development and support of the Russian language as well as the languages of other peoples living in Russia.

The action plan for the implementation of these fundamental principles has been approved. I would like to ask the Government to ensure its funding and execution.

I also believe it important to grant the report on the state language policy the status of a state report. It is a significant project that should be delivered annually.

Colleagues, next autumn, on September 8, our wonderful poet Rasul Gamzatov’s birthday, we will mark the Day of the Languages of the Peoples of Russia for the first time. It is symbolic that this initiative is being launched during the Year of the Unity of the Peoples of Russia.

It is equally important to start the publishing project called The Library of Russian Peoples’ Literature Masterpieces this year. This library will include Russian translations of the best works by ethnic authors and will make them available to a broader readership.

This book series is included in the instructions on supporting the Russian language and the languages of the Russian peoples that I issued on February 3, 2026. I would like to highlight some more instructions as well.

First, work will soon begin on developing an academic module for higher education institutions titled “Russian as a State Language.” This module will cover, among other things, the constitutional status of the Russian language and issues related to Russia’s language policy. It would be prudent if, in the future, this subject became part of the core curriculum in higher education.

Second, it is observed that many of our higher education institutions lack a separate faculty of Russian language and Literature. Russian philology, German philology, and English philology are all, on an equal basis, components of a single faculty of philology. This is clearly inconsistent with the perception of the Russian language as one of the core values of modern Russia.

I am aware that last year, an independent faculty of Russian language and literature was established at the Vladimir Vernadsky Crimean Federal University. I hope that other federal universities will follow the example of our colleagues in Crimea, particularly those that train future language and literature teachers.

Third, it is necessary to improve the quality of training for primary school teachers. The number of hours allocated to the study of the Russian language and literature, as well as teaching methodologies, should certainly be increased.

These subjects directly affect the development of the general and speech culture of future primary school teachers and their aesthetic sensibilities, which ultimately affects the upbringing and education of children. Indeed, the level of proficiency in the Russian language, articulate speech, and the ability to read and comprehend texts significantly contributes to a student’s high academic performance in all other subjects. It is no coincidence that the task of improving the system of teaching the Russian language and literature in educational institutions has been designated as a priority of state language policy.

One of the solutions to this task is the preparation of unified state textbooks on the Russian language and literature for the secondary education system. I ask that you report today on the progress of this work.

Allow me to remind you that all test and examination materials must be aligned with the content of these textbooks. This will ensure that only the material that has been studied – what the students covered in class – is tested.

One further proposal. The summer holidays have begun. In recent years, an increasing number of children’s recreational camps have been organising themed sessions: geographical, historical, and cultural. I have no doubt that sessions dedicated to the Russian language and national literature will also attract considerable interest among children, adolescents, their parents, and teachers. I ask the Ministry of Education and the Federal Agency for Youth to participate in implementing this idea, starting with federal children’s camps.

In conclusion, I would note that many of the instructions issued following previous meetings of the Council have been implemented, and many are in progress. I hope that new proposals will be put forward today, including those aimed at supporting people with disabilities, for example, those with hearing or speech impairments who use Russian Sign Language. There are nearly 200,000 speakers of this language in our country. It is crucial to ensure an appropriate quality and quantity of teachers and interpreters in this field.

Let us begin our work.

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Vladimir Putin: Let me say a few words in conclusion of our meeting.

First, regarding the proposals made here today, such as Children’s Book Day, which Ms Yampolskaya and her colleagues put forward. We will certainly support it; it is a good and worthwhile idea. I remember a colleague mentioning the presentation of 1943 books and other materials during one such event. This is certainly very good. You know, it is extremely important for us, especially for our young people and children, to sense the atmosphere of that period, which can best be achieved through literature of that period, so that they understand how their peers lived.

Just recently, on May 9, Alexander Lukashenko, who visited our country for the celebrations, brought along bread baked according to recipes used during the war in Stalingrad, Leningrad and other regions of the former Soviet Union. It was interesting to taste bread made during the siege of Leningrad, made in Stalingrad, Moscow and other cities.

But literary, creative and cultural nourishment is no less important. It is of paramount importance and must certainly include modern books for children.

As for the revival of the Pushkin Society, this should certainly be done. Thank you for drawing our attention to this issue. This should be done, and we must do it in the best possible manner. Likewise, we should support the idea proposed by [Director of the State Pushkin Museum] Yevgeny Bogatyrev regarding the 2027 events [the 180^th anniversary of Alexander Pushkin’s death and 135 years since the establishment of the first Pushkin Society]. We certainly should and will provide assistance to this year’s events related to Pushkin.

The only thing I would like to ask all our colleagues and Council members is that these events focus on Pushkin as a phenomenon and a genius. We all know, of course, that Pushkin’s genius and works form the basis of the modern Russian language. But it would be good if we could show how the origins of his genius developed and what are the fundamental elements of Russian literature.

We all remember his verses – sorry if I get it wrong, but I think it sounds like this: “Old Derzhavin noticed us – and, descending to his grave, blessed us.” This means that there were other literary phenomena before Pushkin upon whom his works were built. It would be reasonable to use this not only to once again talk about the importance of Pushkin and his works, even though this is certainly important, but also to highlight everything connected with this, including the future development of the Russian language and literature.

We must certainly do everything possible to support the Russian sign language. I fully agree: hundreds of thousands of our fellow citizens use it, and we must ensure that they feel like full members of our society.

The proposal to publish the Library of Masterpieces of the Peoples of Russia series is an excellent one. I mentioned this in my conversation with the Acting Head of Daghestan. I believe we devote far too little attention to the languages of the peoples of the Russian Federation. The communities themselves do not always pay enough attention to them, and the federal government and the expert community certainly should do more to support and promote them. I therefore believe that this is an extremely important area of work and it will undoubtedly receive support.

As for working with children during the summer, that is a separate area altogether. I would like to ask our colleagues, particularly those in the Government, to give it the closest possible attention and to take into account the recommendations of our Council.

Before concluding, I would like to make one more point.

When it comes to our native language, we often take it for granted. Even when we overlook certain things or fail to pay attention to them, we assume everything will somehow take care of itself. Take advertising in the Latin alphabet, which is widespread. There is less of it in Moscow than elsewhere, but even here we see plenty of examples, many of them entirely unnecessary.

Of course, there are brands and trademarks that cannot simply change their names, nor should they be expected to. However, even where companies use internationally recognised brands that they must retain, it is still possible to think about how to present them in a way that is more appropriate and accessible for people in Russia, on Russian territory.

Incidentally, speaking of cooperation in this area, you have probably noticed the initiative put forward by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. He proposed creating an international association for the Russian language. It is an excellent initiative. I would ask you to support it at the expert level as well. The structure has already been formally established, but it is important to fill it with meaningful, substantive and engaging content at the expert level. That would be very useful.

Sometimes we assume that certain things will simply fall into place on their own, even if we forget about them. We think they will somehow develop naturally. I believe that is a misconception – and a dangerous one. Nothing develops by itself. Nothing takes shape or gets done on its own.

What is needed is thoughtful, focused work by specialists of public organisations, the media, and the state. Everyone must work together.

I would now like to address the members of our Council directly. It is the expert community, the specialists who have devoted their lives to the Russian language, to its study, preservation and promotion, who should define the key ideas, priorities and direction of this work. The state can only support these efforts. Indeed, it has a duty to do so but experts and specialists, above all those represented on this Council, are the ones who should determine the substance of this work.

Therefore, I would like to ask Ms Yampolskaya to continue coordinating the Council’s activities. It is also essential to draft all legislative instruments to ensure that the recommendations put forward by Council members are not forgotten but are instead reflected in corresponding regulations, instructions and other official decisions. Where necessary, let us organise this work in such a way that these recommendations are incorporated into the corresponding regulatory framework of the Russian Federation Government and are properly followed through. Everything we have discussed today should remain on the agenda of our joint efforts – those of the Government, the Presidential Executive Office, and the Presidential Council, whose members and I have spent the last two hours discussing what I believe are extremely important issues.

There are always many pressing day-to-day problems. My colleagues in the Government, including the ministers who spoke today, will of course continue their work and organise policy implementation. But I would like to reiterate one point: even the most senior and capable officials are busy with their day-to-day work. Defining a broader vision and principal directions for supporting the Russian language, everything connected with it, and for supporting the languages of the peoples of the Russian Federation, is a task that rightly belongs to the expert community.

Therefore, I urge you to continue this work and to contact the Presidential Executive Office whenever necessary, without hesitation, as well as Ms Yampolskaya. And I ask Ms Yampolskaya, as I have already said, to prepare the necessary regulatory framework to ensure the continuation of our joint work in line with the agreements reached during today's meeting.

Thank you all very much.

All the best.

Meeting of interdepartmental commission on implementing state programme to assist resettlement of compatriots

2026-06-10T14:45:44+04:00

The 34^th meeting of the interdepartmental commission for the implementation of the state programme to assist voluntary resettlement of compatriots to the Russian Federation was chaired by the Commission’s Head, Minister of the Interior Vladimir Kolokoltsev.

Deputies and assistants to the presidential plenipotentiary envoys to the federal districts, heads of federal executive bodies, First Deputy Governor of the Lipetsk Region Alexander Ryabchenko, and Deputy Chairman of the Tula Region Government Dmitry Markov attended the meeting.

The Commission Chairman emphasised that the state programme for the resettlement of compatriots was one of the key elements of Russia’s migration policy. Since its launch, more than 1.23 million people moved to Russia under the programme and became an integral part of the country’s sociocultural landscape. This figure is comparable to the population of such Russian regions as the Penza or Vladimir regions. Most arrivals came from Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Armenia. As a rule, they are working-age individuals raising children and holding degrees of either higher or secondary professional education. They have successfully integrated into their host communities and are contributing to the country’s development.

The majority of compatriots settled in the Central, Siberian, Ural, and Volga federal districts.

The Interior Minister stressed that, amid a challenging geopolitical environment and the Russophobic campaign being waged in the West, efforts are continuously being made to improve the state programme, with new procedures being introduced to facilitate compatriots’ return home.

One such important innovation includes the institution of repatriation, which has proven its value over the past two years. While in the first year of its implementation, 2024, repatriates accounted for just over 20 percent of all applicants, in 2025, the figure reached 44 percent, and during the first four months of this year it exceeded 50 percent. In all, approximately 11,000 people have used this mechanism, more than 23.5 percent of whom were compatriots from unfriendly countries, including Germany, the Baltic states, Canada, the United States, and Israel, to name a few.

Russia’s constituent entities now have the opportunity to provide this category of individuals with financial and social support measures under their regional resettlement programmes.

Work on modernising this mechanism is ongoing. In accordance with Presidential Executive Order No. 634 of September 8, 2025, compatriots who were born in or previously resided in the reunited territories have been made part of those eligible for repatriation.

The Minister highlighted new areas of work identified in the State Migration Policy Concept of the Russian Federation for 2026–2030.

Since September 2024, Presidential Executive Order No. 702 of August 19, 2024, aimed at supporting foreign nationals who share Russia’s traditional spiritual and moral values, has been implemented. The Executive Order established a simplified procedure for entering Russia and for obtaining temporary residence permit. By early May, approximately 3,500 applications for such permits had been submitted, 90 percent of which had been approved. One percent of applicants were refused, while the remaining applications are still under consideration. The largest groups of applicants are citizens of Germany (18 percent), Latvia (11 percent), the United States (9 percent), France (7 percent), and Italy (7 percent).

Since mid-April, the Interior Ministry, in conjunction with relevant agencies and the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, has begun the practical implementation of Presidential Executive Order No. 883 of December 2, 2025, which is intended to facilitate the relocation to Russia of foreign nationals and stateless persons deemed to be of interest to the country. As part of preferential measures available to them, such individuals are entitled not only to simplified entry procedures and temporary residence permits, but also to permanent residence permits. The designated operator is the Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation “Agency for Attracting Foreign Talent to Russia,” to which applicants are required to submit their petitions.

During the meeting, the Interdepartmental Commission reviewed issues relating to the implementation of regional resettlement programmes in the Lipetsk and Tula regions, as well as measures aimed at improving employment support for participants in the state programme and their family members and facilitating their retention and integration in Russia’s regions.

Workshop conference on the practices and tasks of regional executive authorities in implementing the State National Policy Strategy

2026-05-29T15:20:49+04:00

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Magomedsalam Magomedov and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Central Federal District Igor Shchegolev held an annual workshop conference on the practices and tasks of regional executive authorities in implementing the State National Policy Strategy of the Russian Federation in the Vladimir Region. These workshop seminars are conducted at the President’s instructions in each federal district.

The conference was attended by Head of the Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs Igor Barinov, Vladimir Region Governor Alexander Avdeyev, deputy governors and representatives of federal and regional authorities, and members of the expert community.

Magomedsalam Magomedov said in his opening remarks that state national policy is a key priority when it comes to ensuring internal stability and ethnic security in the country. He emphasised the implementation of the Presidential Executive Order On Holding the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia in 2026 and the new State National Policy Strategy until 2036.

It was pointed out during the conference that the situation in the Central Federal District remains stable and manageable despite the unprecedented external pressure and attempts to destabilise our inter-ethnic relations. At the same time, participants spoke about significant risks in this sphere and held an in-depth discussion on the migration situation. They stated that the migration factor remains one of the most acute issues affecting inter-ethnic relations, which is why continued regulation in this sphere and systematic work with foreign nationals remain essential.

The regions of the Central Federal District were advised to adopt strategic planning documents as soon as possible and update state programmes in accordance with the provisions of the new Strategy to ensure the achievement of the target indicators. The participants highlighted the implementation of the President’s instructions aimed at enhancing the efficiency of local authorities’ implementation of state national policy.

Relevant decisions were taken following the conference.

During their working trip, Magomedsalam Magomedov and Igor Shchegolev held a meeting with Vladimir Region Governor Alexander Avdeyev, during which they discussed socioeconomic development and inter-ethnic relations in the region.

Meeting of the Commission on the Development of Artificial Intelligence Technologies

2026-05-20T12:47:51+04:00

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin, and Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko chaired the first meeting of the Commission on the Development of Artificial Intelligence Technologies at the Presidential Executive Office.

The Commission was established on the President’s instructions following the AI Journey 2025 conference in November 2025.

The primary objective of the Commission is to chart strategic approaches and coordinate the formulation and implementation of state policy in the sphere of AI technologies.

During the meeting, participants noted that in Russia, artificial intelligence is no longer merely changing individual processes but is becoming a key technology that restructures entire sectors of the economy. In recent years, Russia has achieved significant results in the development of artificial intelligence. Products developed by companies such as Sberbank and Yandex are recognised as among the best in the world.

Meeting participants reviewed approaches to international cooperation and strategies for promoting Russian AI technologies, as well as related services in foreign markets. They adopted a number of practical decisions on this issue.

They discussed in great detail progress in implementing the President’s instruction of January 3, 2026, on formulating the national plan for the integration of AI technologies into economic sectors, the social sphere and public administration at both the federal level and the level of Russian constituent entities in 2027–2030.

Order on measures to support and develop sambo in Russia

2026-05-13T17:17:38+04:00

The President signed an Order On Measures to Support and Develop Sambo in the Russian Federation.

In connection with the 90^th anniversary of recognising sambo as a sport, to be marked in 2028, and considering the major role this unique Russian-born martial art plays in promoting patriotic education and physical fitness among young people, the President has instructed the Government of the Russian Federation to form an organising committee for holding events devoted to sambo’s 90^th anniversary as a sports discipline.

The President has also instructed the Government to take additional measures to enable more people to practice sambo, as well as to offer state support for members of the national sambo sport teams.

Regional executive bodies have received a recommendation to take measures aimed at promoting sambo among young people, as well as other age groups, and further developing this sports discipline in the Russian Federation.

Meeting of the Commission for Veteran Affairs

2026-05-28T18:07:22+04:00

Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova held a regular meeting of the Presidential Commission for Veteran Affairs.

Members of the commission discussed the provision of medical care, medications and spa treatment to veterans of the Great Patriotic War and combat veterans, as well as support in veteran employment.

“We have the approved legislation on state social protection guarantees for veterans, primarily the right to priority access to medical care, rehabilitation, subsidised medications, medical check-ups (including consultations with narrow specialists and medical psychologists), and support of professional self-realisation The main thing now is to ensure the implementation of these decisions at the local level,” Tatyana Golikova stated.

In 2025, routine medical examinations have been conducted for about 10,000 disabled veterans and participants of the Great Patriotic War, over 120,000 widows and widowers of disabled veterans and participants of the Great Patriotic War, residents of besieged Leningrad, Sevastopol and Stalingrad, and former underage inmates of concentration camps and ghettoes, as well as for over 105,000 veterans of the special military operation. Over 44 percent of them were recommended to undergo follow-up examination.

Spa treatment was provided to nearly 800 participants of the Great Patriotic War and nearly 22,500 veterans of the special military operation in 2025.

Since January 1, 2026, participants in the special military operation who need assistance during medical care have a right to spa treatment together with an accompanying person. The Social Fund will finance these persons’ meals and stay in rehabilitation centres and their travel to and from the place of treatment.

In 2025, over 103,000 disabled veterans and participants of the Great Patriotic War were issued medicines financed by the federal budget, and medicines for over 22,000 disabled veterans and participants of the Great Patriotic War were financed by regional budgets.

Following the discussion, the participants approved a list of recommendations for the Healthcare Ministry and the regions.

Apart from issues of medical care and spa treatment, they also discussed assistance to combat veterans’ employment.

Based on the results of 2025, all the 89 regions of Russia have created a database of participants in the special military operation who have completed military service. Most of them have established communication with employment centres that provide personal consultations, career guidance at rehabilitation centres, and organise job fairs together with employers.

Support for combat veterans within the framework of the Personnel national project includes free retraining in 186 professions plus training in 27 additional professions (from fitter to big data specialist) for participants in the special military operation. The regions have created a database of 28,000 companies and organisations that offer jobs to veterans, and 36 regions have reserved about 37,500 jobs for them.

Last year, 8,303 job fairs were held in which over 35,000 employers and about 26,000 participants in the special military operation took part.

The employment leaders are the Lugansk People’s Republic (86.5 percent), Moscow (80 percent), and the Tomsk Region (76.5 percent).

The participants also discussed best practices in the employment of combat veterans, which are being promoted throughout the country.

Seminar-conference on implementing State Ethnic Policy Strategy

2026-04-10T21:13:22+04:00

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Magomedsalam Magomedov and Deputy Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Volga Federal District Igor Burenkov held a district seminar-conference devoted to the practice and tasks of the executive authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation in implementing the State Ethnic Policy Strategy.

The meeting was attended by Head of the Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs Igor Barinov, Head of the Chuvash Republic Oleg Nikolayev, deputy governors and representatives of regional government bodies, expert communities, and public organisations, as well as members of the Presidential Council for Interethnic Relations Vladimir Ivanov and Anna Polezhayeva.

Matters pertaining to interethnic relations and the situation in each region within the district were discussed.

Emphasis was placed on the implementation of the President’s instructions to the top officials of the constituent entities within the Volga Federal District, specifically with regard to the necessity of completing without delay the drafting of plans and amendments to strategic planning documents and state programmes. This entails ensuring the alignment of goals, tasks, priorities, target indicators, and other provisions of the new State Ethnic Policy Strategy for the period up to 2036, and of instructions designed to enhance the efficacy of the implementation of state ethnic policy at the local level.

Following the meeting, appropriate decisions were adopted.

Pursuant to the President’s instruction, seminar-conferences are held annually in each federal district.

Meeting of the Commission for the Disabled

2026-04-10T19:54:20+04:00

Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova chaired a regular meeting of the Presidential Commission for the Disabled.

The Commission members discussed the development of comprehensive medical care and rehabilitation for individuals with spinal cord disabilities, the use of assistive technology in the electoral process, and the development of audio description – a form of audio-visual translation used to assist blind or visually impaired individuals – in sports and culture.

Corresponding instructions have been issued following the discussion.

Greetings to the Russian Olympic Committee

2026-03-29T11:53:41+04:00

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the Russian Olympic Committee on the sport organisation’s 115th anniversary.

The message reads, in part:

“I extend my heartfelt greetings to you on the 115th anniversary of the Russian Olympic Committee. It is worth noting that our country was one of the founders of the International Olympic Committee and, from 1900 onwards, took part in the revived Olympic Games, hosting them on two occasions: in Moscow in 1980 and in Sochi in 2014. In both instances, the organisation was of an exceptionally high standard in terms of creativity and execution, a fact recognised by the IOC. I would emphasise that Russia remains open to hosting future Summer and Winter Olympic Games and is ready to play its part in upholding the true ideals of Olympism.

This anniversary also provides a wonderful opportunity to remember those who were at the origins of the Russian sports industry, who strengthened its proud traditions of victory, who won medals and titles in the face of fierce and uncompromising competition, and who trained and nurtured Olympic record holders, champions, and medallists.

It is pleasing to note that today the ROC is making a truly unique contribution to the development of elite sport in Russia and to the training of Olympians, as well as to the promotion of the values of a healthy lifestyle and the strengthening of international humanitarian ties.”

Meeting of the Council for Culture

2026-03-26T18:58:43+04:00

The President chaired a meeting of the Presidential Council for Culture via videoconference. The agenda covered a broad range of matters dealing with the film industry, literature, and ballet.

President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Colleagues, friends,

I am delighted to welcome the members of the Council for Culture meeting, as well as its guests.

We are once again holding this meeting on Culture Worker’s Day, your professional holiday. I would like to begin by congratulating you and all Russian musicians, artists, writers, actors, museum and library workers, as well as people working in theatres and cultural clubs, and all the specialised educational institutions.

The agenda for this meeting of the Council reflects the cultural landscape in its diversity. Among other things, we will be discussing matters dealing with cinema production and distribution.

Much has been done in recent years to generate steady development momentum for our national film industry and enhance its competitiveness. At the same time, we must ensure that people, primarily the younger generation, discover the best films of the past, considering that our country’s film industry has built a long-standing record of success and achievement.

Overall, we must educate children, teenagers and young people on a more system-wide basis about the way Russian art and our great masters influenced world culture at various stages of history. This is a very important element of the educational process.

Moreover, I believe that the younger generation must not only learn about art but also be empowered to practise it by learning to paint, dance, and master music from a very young age. We have built an effective and impressive multi-tiered system in arts education in our country, which requires our constant support.

At the previous meeting, we discussed infrastructure development in the cultural sector. In this connection, I would like to draw your attention to the fact that the regions of the Russian Federation must step up their efforts in this domain.

I call for a more proactive approach to upgrading existing cultural institutions and building new ones, equipping them, and helping creatives and their associations by offering them preferential terms for leasing property and land. Those who work with young people must be the first to benefit from this kind of assistance.

It is essential that we support those who write books, plays, screenplays, and poetry for children and young people, while remembering, of course, as a famous children’s classic aptly noted, that today’s children will form the nation of tomorrow.

Overall, since 2026 has been designated the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, we must pay more attention to literature and the book industry, especially in the regions, as well as authors and translators working in minority languages while remaining part of the single Russian literary landscape.

I suggest that we get down to work and begin discussing our agenda. I give the floor to Vladimir Medinsky.

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Winners of the 2025 Presidential prizes for young culture professionals and for works and projects for children and young people announced

2026-03-25T09:52:11+04:00

Vladimir Putin signed executive orders awarding the 2025 Presidential Prize for Young Culture Professionals and the 2025 Presidential Prize in Culture for works and projects for children and young people.

The names of the winners of the 2025 Presidential prizes for young culture professionals and the 2025 Presidential prizes in Writing and Art for works and projects for children and young people were announced at a special briefing by Presidential Aide, Secretary of the Presidential Council for Culture Vladimir Medinsky and Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Council for Culture Karen Shakhnazarov.

The 2025 Presidential prizes for young culture professionals have been awarded to:

Murat Abulkatinov, chief director of the Krasnoyarsk Young Spectator’s Theatre, for his contribution to the development of national theatrical art;

Vladislav Miller, drama actor at the Oleg Tabakov Theatre, for his contribution to preserving and developing the traditions of Russian theatre and cinema;

Igor Morozov, a soloist at the Moscow Musical Theatre Helikon-Opera under the direction of Dmitry Bertman; Alina Chertash, a soloist at the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Russia; and Polina Shabunina, a soloist at the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Russia, for their performance of leading roles in Sergei Prokofiev’s opera Semyon Kotko, staged at the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre.

The 2025 Presidential prizes in Culture for works and projects for children and young people have been awarded to:

Anatoly Kislyakov, artistic director of the Popov’s Grand Children’s Choir – Choral Association of Followers of Viktor Popov’s Creative Work under the direction of Anatoly Kislyakov, for his contribution to the development of national choral traditions;

Radio channel Children’s Radio (GPM Radio) for creating a cultural and educational ecosystem for children;

Museum of the History of Military Uniforms for its contribution to shaping historical memory and promotion of patriotism among children and youth.

Congratulations to winner of the Para alpine men’s slalom competition at the 2026 Winter Paralympics Alexei Bugayev

2026-03-17T11:34:23+04:00

Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to Alexei Bugayev on winning the gold medal in the Para alpine men’s slalom competition for people with physical impairments at the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games.

The message reads, in part:

“By confidently and beautifully winning the slalom event, you have once again reaffirmed your prestigious champion title, while demonstrating refined skill, willpower, and character. We are sincerely proud of you and the entire Russian team, which achieved excellent results at the 14^th edition of the Winter Paralympics.”

Meeting of the Council for Interethnic Relations Presidium

2026-03-13T19:42:17+04:00

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Magomedsalam Magomedov chaired a meeting of the Presidium of the Presidential Council for Interethnic Relations.

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Magomedsalam Magomedov opened the meeting of the Presidium of the Council by outlining the key trends in the state ethnic policy over the past year and describing the current situation in interethnic relations.

It was noted that the country is entering a new phase with the adoption of the new State National Policy Strategy of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2036.

The Government of the Russian Federation, regional authorities, and local self-government bodies are tasked to promptly complete the preparation of specific action plans for its implementation in 2026–2028, taking into account the current situation, objectives, and challenges.

The main item on the agenda of the Presidium meeting was the Council’s participation in the 2026 Year of the Unity of the Peoples of Russia, announced by President Vladimir Putin at the Russia National Centre on February 5. This is the Council’s most important initiative, which holds strategic significance for the country’s further progress and the strengthening of the Russian nation. Reports were heard on the participation of the Council’s organisations in the Year’s events, followed by a substantive discussion.

Further on, the members of the Council Presidium considered the issue of scientific support for the implementation of the state national policy of the Russian Federation. The Scientific Council of the Russian Academy of Sciences on Complex Problems of Ethnicity and Interethnic Relations is expected to play a key role in this regard. A Co-Chair of the Council, member of the Academy of Sciences Valery Tishkov, provided an update on the organisation of this work in the current year.

In addition, pursuant to the President’s instructions following meetings of the Council for Interethnic Relations, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and the Russian Academy of Sciences have been assigned specific tasks to develop and implement a programme of scientific research dedicated to studying the ethnocultural diversity of Russian society and strengthening еру Russian national identity, as well as a comprehensive Programme of Scientific Research related to the multidisciplinary ethnographic study of the state-forming Russian people. Relevant reports were heard.

During the meeting, the Presidium approved the new composition of the Council’s commissions. The importance of actively involving representatives of regional and municipal authorities, public associations, and the scientific and expert community in their work was emphasised.

At the conclusion of the meeting, a decision was made to launch the 2026 competition for the Russia President’s Prize for Contributions to Strengthening the Unity of the Russian Nation.

Following the meeting, relevant decisions were adopted.

Congratulations to Ivan Golubkov, winner of the men’s 10-km cross-country skiing (sitting) competition at the 2026 Winter Paralympics

2026-03-11T16:37:45+04:00

Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to Ivan Golubkov on winning the gold medal in the men’s 10-kilometre cross-country skiing (sitting) competition at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.

The message reads, in part:

“Your hard work, confidence and dedication to your sport have paid off with a brilliant performance at the most prestigious Paralympic competitions. By demonstrating your skills, strong character, and will to win, you deservedly claimed the gold medal in cross-country skiing.

And, of course, special words of gratitude go to your mentors, coaches, and everyone who supports you in achieving such remarkable results.”

Greetings to winner of the XIV Paralympic winter games in cross-country skiing sprint vision impaired competition Anastasia Bagiyan

2026-03-10T20:15:16+04:00

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to winner of the XIV Paralympic Winter Games in cross-country skiing sprint vision impaired competition Anastasia Bagiyan.

The message reads, in part:

“Thanks to excellent preparation, strength of spirit, and character, you have added a gold medal to Russia’s tally. This confident victory is a worthy contribution to the development of national and global Paralympic sport. I am convinced it will inspire you to new and brilliant achievements in life and sport. Keep it up!”

Greetings to winner of the XIV Paralympic Winter Games in Para alpine Super-G skiing competition for athletes with physical impairments Varvara Voronchikhina

2026-03-10T20:11:34+04:00

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to winner of the Para alpine Super-G skiing competition at the XIV Paralympic Winter Games for athletes with physical impairments Varvara Voronchikhina.

The message reads, in part:

“You have brilliantly represented Russia at the Paralympic Games in Italy. In the Para alpine Super-G skiing competition, you demonstrated refined skill and a winning spirit, rightfully earning your place on the top step of the podium. Well done! And, of course, special words of recognition and gratitude go to your coaches and mentors. We are proud of you and your teammates, who are performing with dignity under the national flag of our country.”